Solutions Council Meeting May 21, 2026

The Washington County Solutions Council meeting on May 21, 2026, focused extensively on updates and progress related to homelessness services and housing programs. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a procurement subcommittee authorized to review materials, evaluate applications, and make funding recommendations for the Continuum of Care (CoC) board, enabling nimble responses to HUD Notice of Funding Opportunities. The council also reviewed multiple HUD-required reports on homelessness system performance, including the Longitudinal System Analysis, System Performance Measures, Point-in-Time count, and Housing Inventory Chart, highlighting successes in housing placements and system challenges. Additionally, updates were provided on coordinated entry system improvements, community engagement efforts, and governance activities related to regional homelessness policy and funding. The meeting concluded with motions passed to approve the procurement subcommittee and new council member appointments, supporting ongoing procurement and funding activities for homelessness services in Washington County.